Investors ponder murky outlook for student housing assets
Asset owners and fund experts are sceptical about the profitability of student accommodation while Covid-19 rages, but the assets could yet hold up when structured well.
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Korea’s NPS, Allianz kick-start $2.3b Asia property fund
The two asset owners are launching what should be the largest closed-end fund in Asia for a diversified portfolio of premium real estate, and are eyeing several assets.
NPS keeps targeting fossil fuels despite ESG aims
The Korean state pension fund is pursuing a seemingly muddled strategy, investing in fossil fuel projects even as it says it will implement environmental, social and governance efforts.
Data Centre: Korean instos look to riskier assets
The largest pension fund and life insurers of South Korea are becoming increasingly assertive in their investments, as they chase more yield, according to new data.
How NPS is trying to escape its equity dilemma
The last two years have shown the volatility of the asset class. Korea’s national pension fund wants to change the odds in its favour, partly through more active stock ownership.
How Asian pensions’ growth suffers from lower alts investing
A link is emerging between pension funds' exposure to alternative investments and their asset growth, according to two recently-released studies.
